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Rousmaniere, John Pierce was born on March 10, 1944 in Louisville. Son of James Ayer and Jessie (Pierce) Rousmaniere.
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Rousmaniere, John Pierce was born on March 10, 1944 in Louisville. Son of James Ayer and Jessie (Pierce) Rousmaniere.
Bachelor of Science, Columbia University, 1967; Master of Arts in History, Columbia University, 1968; Master of Divinity, Union Theological Seminary, 1988.
Assistant professor of history, United States Military Academy, West Point, New York, 1970-1972; associate editor, Yachting Magazine, New York City, 1972-1977; senior editor, Natural History Magazine, New York City, 1978; freelance writer, Stamford, Connecticut, since 1978. Adjunct Professor College of New Rochelle, 1980-1983. Tutor Union Theological Seminary, New York City, 1985-1988.
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First lieutenant United States Army, 1969-1972. Member Authors Guild, New York Yacht Club.
Married Jocelyn D. Hall, April 25, 1970 (divorced 1975). Children: William Pierce, Dana Starr. Married Leah Ruth Robinson, May 21, 1989.